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MRD 851J

2008 Porsche 914

Silver Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,817 mi
Last recorded42,817 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 851J
MakePorsche
Model914
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 42,817 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 42,216 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,078 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 39,882 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 38,344 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 37,541 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,756 miles

all four wheel bearings slight play

handbrake lever abit sticky

n/s/r anti-roll bar link slight play

Pass 19 May 2010 33,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 30,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front suspension arms bushes are dry

hand brake binding slightly

Pass 30 May 2008 26,431 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 26,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Porsche 914?

Based on 1,470 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 39
Horn not working 29
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MRD 851J is a 2008 Porsche 914 in Silver with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

The most common reason a Porsche 914 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MRD 851J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 914 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 18 years old, this Porsche 914 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MRD 851J registered?

MRD 851J is a 2008 Porsche 914, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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